This is a prelude to the sale of the Pentax business by Ricoh (the whole 'traditional' photography business actually, including the GR) .

In any case, it's good to have a bold brand. In terms of commercial leverage, I still think Pentax would benefit from being merged with Tamron or Sigma as those are able to finance a nice after sale service network and nice commercial presence in retail, which is neither the case for Pentax alone and nor the case for Pentax under Hoya or Ricoh.

In any case, it's good to have a bold brand. In terms of commercial leverage, I still think Pentax would benefit from being merged with Tamron or Sigma as those are able to finance a nice after sale service network and nice commercial presence in retail, which is neither the case for Pentax alone and nor the case for Pentax under Hoya or Ricoh.

The only idea more ludicrous than Tamron buying Pentax is Sigma buying Pentax.